5 Best Internet Providers in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Torresdale based on Philadelphia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Torresdale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 97.92% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Torresdale, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Torresdale

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Torresdale Internet Providers

Based on 408 reviews from Philadelphia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Torresdale residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Philadelphia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.1% coverage in Torresdale.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Torresdale?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Torresdale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Torresdale

Based on data reported by Torresdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Torresdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,964 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Torresdale?

Philadelphia customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Torresdale customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Torresdale, Philadelphia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Torresdale

Torresdale Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Torresdale below, including the metrics used and how Torresdale compares to the rest of Philadelphia and nation.

Torresdale ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Torresdale	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Torresdale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.09%	85.61%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,990 Mbps	1,951 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Torresdale.	6.0	5.9	6.8

 

Torresdale Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Torresdale	Pennsylvania	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	17%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	83%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	84%	81%	76%

Torresdale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Torresdale is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Torresdale is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Torresdale have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Torresdale ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Torresdale households have an internet connection despite having 99.68% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Torresdale residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Torresdale?

How Much Speed does a Torresdale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Torresdale is 2.5, which is smaller than the Philadelphia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Torresdale's average household income is $88,070 which is about average for the Philadelphia average of $102,669 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Torresdale also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Philadelphia average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 17% of residents in Philadelphia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Torresdale has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Torresdale households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Torresdale?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Torresdale?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Torresdale?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Torresdale?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Torresdale?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Torresdale is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Torresdale is AT&T.
• EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Torresdale, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Torresdale compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Torresdale stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Torresdale's B+ ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.